Massage

Whether you are looking to completely unwind on your vacation, soothe sore spots from a rainforest hike or surfing lesson, receive relief from chronic pain, or reap the many benefits to your body from a massage of the highest quality, a Hawaiian massage is just what you need. The therapist is licensed in Hawaii, has over 20 years of professional experience, and has received training from leading massage therapists and schools. She will set up at your lodging, which not only saves you time but better retains the immediate positive effects by not having to drive afterwards. Her areas of expertise include popular massages (e.g., Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy), the ancient Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, and innovative practices (e.g., Massage Cupping, CranioSacral Therapy, Rolfing).

• Clock starts only when therapist's hands start on your body
• She comes to you, saving you time and allowing you to better retain the immediate aftereffects without having to drive
• You know you are getting the lead therapist; you are not at the mercy of whichever hired staff member you end up with from a large team with variable quality
• Offers Lomi Lomi for those who want a uniquely Hawaiian massage

Lomi Lomi
Ancient Hawaiian long flowing technique involving powerful strokes down the length of the body. Designed to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit by removing energy blockages and opening energy pathways within the body. More specifically, it improves circulation and immune response, increases range of motion and flexibility, improves posture, quickens healing, slows heart rate, and lowers blood pressure.

Swedish
Designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Techniques include long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The main goal is to help increase the flow of oxygen in the blood and release toxins from the muscles.

Pregnancy
Using side-lying position, relieves most aches and pains common with pregnant women.
Benefits include an increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling, stress reduction on weight-bearing joints, and improvement of labor outcome and easing of labor pain.

Deep Tissue
Uses slower movement and increased pressure focused on the deeper layers of muscle in the body. The result is loosening of chronic holding patterns and tense/contracted muscles. It is great for pain relief, quick recovery from overexertion, and rehab of an injury (no longer in acute stage).

Sports
Either before or after a workout or sporting event, it will prevent soreness and injury, increase range of motion, decrease recovery time, improve circulation and energy production, increase muscle flexibility, and prime the mind and muscles for peak performance.

Massage Cupping
Specially designed cups create suction and negative pressure to release rigid soft tissue, drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles. It very effective for releasing tight spots and softening tissue.

Foot, Hand, and Ear Reflexology
The art of stimulating the reflex points on your feet, hands, and/or ears to return them to their normal relaxed state. Doing all 3 in one session in an integrated fashion provides additional benefits. The client is typically fully clothed.

CranioSacral Therapy
A gentle hands-on therapy focused on the brain and spinal cord. The objective is to relieve the symptoms of stress or tension. The client is typically fully clothed.

Ida Rolf Method of Structural Integration (“Rolfing”)
Through physical manipulation of the tissue and retraining of active and passive moment, the objective is to improve the alignment and movement of the body, particularly as it relates to gravity.

Other available services include Reiki and Lymphatic Gua Sha

• A one-person business owned and managed by a local resident; all revenue remains in Hawaii benefiting the local community rather than going to large corporate shareholders (e.g., which is the case with resort spas)

• None, but as much advance notice as possible is requested

• 4.166% Hawaii sales tax (GET)

• A travel fee, typically $10-50, will be communicated to you based on the location of your lodging. The travel fee, along with gratuity, should be paid at the session with cash, check, or credit card. You can visit the FAQs for an estimate of travel fee.

• If you are staying at a hotel or condo, the session will take place in your room or possibly on your patio if it is shaded. If you are at a private residence or vacation rental, in addition to indoors, you also have the option to do it outside on the property.